ASTRA32 v0.94 Beta

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ASTRA32 0.90 Beta Released

ASTRA32 0.90 Beta Released 12/03/2003 02:57 AM

Beta: Roku PhotoBridge HD1000 Version
2.0 Beta 1

Beta: Roku PhotoBridge HD1000 Version
2.0 Beta 1 01/06/2005 11:49 AM
The beta software for Roku's networked media player adds AAC support, UPnP AV support, DVD-style MPEG-2 program streams, Internet radio support, support for all PAL modes, and other changes.

Beta: AirPort Monitor Utility 1.1 Beta 1

Beta: AirPort Monitor Utility 1.1 Beta 1 02/17/2004 11:51 AM
The AirPort base station monitor adds support for multiple base stations, keychain support, Rendezvous support, and more.

Beta: QuickTime FLAC Plugin 0.5 beta 1

Beta: QuickTime FLAC Plugin 0.5 beta 1 12/30/2004 04:59 AM
The QuickTime FLAC Plugin provides QuickTime with access to FLAC, an open source audio compression/decompression system.

Whidbey Beta 1, Yukon Beta 2: Any Time
Now

Whidbey Beta 1, Yukon Beta 2: Any Time
Now 06/25/2004 04:08 AM

X-Setup Pro BETA Version 6.6.100 Beta 1

X-Setup Pro BETA Version 6.6.100 Beta 1 04/26/2004 05:34 PM

Kodo JDO 3.3.0 beta (Beta branch)

Kodo JDO 3.3.0 beta (Beta branch) 02/05/2005 09:35 PM
Kodo JDO allows you to write database calls using Java statements instead of SQL statements, by supporting the Java Data Objects standard for transparent persistence. It is the most complete implementation of the JDO specification for relational data stores, and comes with tools for producing a schema from an object model, producing class files from an existing schema, and a performance pack (distributed caching and statement batching) that improves performance by 15 - 30 times. It supports most relational databases, application servers, and IDEs, and reduces the total coding effort by 20-40%.

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Changes:
This beta introduced a number of JDO 2 features including preview support for single field identity. This allows for the use of application identity without writing object ID classes when using a single primary key field. A lifecycle event listening framework was added as a JDO 2 preview feature. A convenience method was added for retrieving instances based on OID, primary key value, and stringified OIDs. Apache Derby/Cloudscape support was added. Caches can now be evicted on a schedule. JMX 1.2 is now supported.

ActiveLink PHP XML Package 0.4.0-beta
(Beta)

ActiveLink PHP XML Package 0.4.0-beta
(Beta) 09/20/2004 04:52 AM
Parse/read/modify/output XML without using any PHP XML libraries.

Beta: PGP Desktop 9.0 Public Beta 2

Beta: PGP Desktop 9.0 Public Beta 2 04/06/2005 12:19 PM
New features in this PGP Desktop beta series include full disk encryption, AOL Instant Messenger traffic security, S/MIME interoperability, and expanded smart card support.

Beta: Sticky Windows 1.0 Beta

Beta: Sticky Windows 1.0 Beta 08/27/2004 01:21 PM
Sticky Windows brings tabs to the Panther desktop, converting windows to tabs when they are dragged to the edge of the screen.

Graphics3D 6.05 beta 2 (Beta branch)

Graphics3D 6.05 beta 2 (Beta branch) 02/05/2005 09:34 PM
Graphics3D is a free, Open Source C++ library for game developers, researchers, and students. It is a base of robust and high performance code common to most 3D projects. It is not a standalone graphics or game engine--it is the set of pieces you need to jumpstart your own engine or graphics project. The library has two parts: G3D for pure math, and GLG3D for interacting with hardware acceleration via OpenGL. You can use G3D without GLG3D if you want to use another 3D API (like DirectX) or don't like the OpenGL abstraction.

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Changes:
This release has support for g++ through 3.4.x, 2D and video rendering, 3DS loader, wxWidgets, a Win32 installer, large performance increases for networking, and workarounds for bugs in older graphics card drivers. There are precompiled binaries for OS X, Linux, MSVC 6, and MSVC 7.

X-Setup Pro BETA Version 6.6.200 Beta 2

X-Setup Pro BETA Version 6.6.200 Beta 2 04/30/2004 12:07 PM

OpenSHORE 2.0.0 Beta 1 (Beta branch)

OpenSHORE 2.0.0 Beta 1 (Beta branch) 03/29/2005 09:16 AM
SHORE (Semantic Hypertext Object Repository) is a hypertext repository that stores data about documents and data described by documents. Access to this information is provided as hypertext. The repository stores objects that appear in documents, together with their relations in a semantic net. Hypertext navigation follows these relations in the semantic net. The SHORE server works as an HTTP server, and the client is a standard Web browser. The repository uses PROLOG as its query language and the XSB system as its query engine.

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Changes:
This release integrates the latest XSB Prolog version 2.7.1 (Kinryo) as the query engine. This offers the user sophisticated deductive query possibilities to find out all sorts of information inside stored documents and about the relations among them. OpenSHORE shows query results as hypertext, which leads the user directly to found documents, semantically marked text sections (objects), and relation end points. The query engine reads facts about documents on demand from an interface to the object-oriented database of OpenSHORE, so facts must not be copied for queries.

Perforce 2004.2 Beta (Beta)

Perforce 2004.2 Beta (Beta) 08/19/2004 06:20 AM
Fast, robust, multi-platform software configuration management.

Beta: PreFab UI Actions Beta 2

Beta: PreFab UI Actions Beta 2 07/26/2004 10:56 AM
PreFab Software's PreFab UI Actions implements "universal attachability" for AppleScript in Mac OS X 10.3.

Beta: CatsCradle Beta 0.1

Beta: CatsCradle Beta 0.1 09/20/2004 10:43 AM
CatsCradle is a web page editor for language translators that makes it possible to translate web pages and sites without having to work with page layouts and HTML code.

Beta: ezBusiness 1.0 beta

Beta: ezBusiness 1.0 beta 07/02/2004 10:04 AM
ezBusiness is an inventory and sales management package for small businesses, with an item search engine, a shopping cart, support for keyboard interface barcode readers, and more.

Beta: Skype for Mac OS X Beta 0.8.0.2

Beta: Skype for Mac OS X Beta 0.8.0.2 09/01/2004 09:58 AM
Skype Technologies released the first available Mac software for its peer-to-peer voice-over-IP (VOIP) phone service.

LibTPT 1.21-beta (Beta)

LibTPT 1.21-beta (Beta) 12/27/2003 05:25 AM
A template scripting langage for C++.

Beta: LaunchBar 4.0 Beta 6

Beta: LaunchBar 4.0 Beta 6 06/10/2004 09:58 AM
The latest beta version of the Mac OS X launcher adds periodic index rescans, browsing of Address Book/Contact properties, Entourage address book integration, new and updated web search templates, and more.

X-Plane 7.50 Beta-5 (Beta)

X-Plane 7.50 Beta-5 (Beta) 07/17/2004 09:38 AM
A highly comprehensive flight sim featuring a realistic flight model.

Beta: OmniGraffle 3.2 beta 1

Beta: OmniGraffle 3.2 beta 1 12/24/2004 12:13 PM
The drawing and diagramming software adds support for OmniOutliner 3 files, a reworked interface for the Action inspector, and other changes

Beta: MacDrive 6 Beta 2

Beta: MacDrive 6 Beta 2 09/02/2004 10:29 AM
MacDrive, which enables Windows PCs to read and write to Mac disks, can now burn Mac CDs and DVDs, partition Mac hard drives, protect Mac partitions from harm by Windows disk tools, and more.

Beta: Grokker 2.1 beta

Beta: Grokker 2.1 beta 07/02/2004 10:04 AM
This beta release of Grokker adds major speed increases, a Google plug-in, a boolean exclusion operator for queries, and other changes.

Beta: Radio365 Beta

Beta: Radio365 Beta 02/19/2004 11:22 AM
Live365 released a beta-test version of Radio365 for Macintosh, a streaming MP3 player optimized for Live365 radio streams.

Graphics3D 6.04 Beta 3 (Beta)

Graphics3D 6.04 Beta 3 (Beta) 07/06/2004 04:57 PM
High-performance 3D graphics for games and simulations.

X-Plane 8.04 Beta-1 (Beta)

X-Plane 8.04 Beta-1 (Beta) 01/02/2005 06:41 PM
A highly comprehensive flight sim featuring a realistic flight model.

Graphics3D 6.04 Beta 4 (Beta)

Graphics3D 6.04 Beta 4 (Beta) 07/24/2004 12:54 AM
High-performance 3D graphics for games and simulations.

Beta: LaunchBar 4.0 Beta 3

Beta: LaunchBar 4.0 Beta 3 04/30/2004 09:15 AM
The beta version of the file launcher offers live background updates, web search, hierarchical browsing, the ability to run AppleScripts and Unix executables, smart groups, improved iTunes browsing, improved international support, and other features.

Kodo JDO 3.2 beta 1 (Beta)

Kodo JDO 3.2 beta 1 (Beta) 08/01/2004 09:35 PM
An O/R mapping tool based on the JDO specification.

Beta: Xcatalog 6.2 beta 1

Beta: Xcatalog 6.2 beta 1 02/10/2004 02:41 AM
The QuarkXPress XTension is now compatible with QuarkXPress 6 and is Mac OS X native.

Beta: iCab 3.0 beta

Beta: iCab 3.0 beta 12/24/2004 12:13 PM
Currently available for registered iCab owners only, this beta release improves CSS support and makes other changes.

Beta: OmniWeb 5.0 beta 6.1

Beta: OmniWeb 5.0 beta 6.1 05/07/2004 09:15 AM
This OmniWeb beta release adds spring-loaded windows, improved cache handling, improved bookmark synchronization, better AppleScript support, and other changes.

Beta: iBiz 2.3 Beta

Beta: iBiz 2.3 Beta 01/04/2005 01:37 PM
The time billing and invoicing application adds improved invoicing and client management.

Beta: WebLight 4.0.0 Beta

Beta: WebLight 4.0.0 Beta 08/16/2004 10:09 AM
The web site link and markup checker adds the ability to organize independent sites as projects, improved site checking performance, a better Mac OS X look and feel, simplified initial setup, and many bug fixes.

Beta: Mover 5 beta

Beta: Mover 5 beta 02/10/2004 11:51 AM
E-on Software's beta release of Mover 5 adds network rendering in Vue d'Esprit, support for Poser 5's dynamic hair and cloth engines, new motion effects, rendering of anisotropic reflections, and more.

Beta: Cyberduck 2.2 beta

Beta: Cyberduck 2.2 beta 01/27/2004 11:30 AM
The open source FTP and SFTP browser adds keychain integration, a new file transfer manager, and more.

Visual Studio 2005 (Team
System/Professional/Express) Beta 2,
Visual SourceSafe 2005 Beta 2, and SQL
Server Express Edition (April CTP)

Visual Studio 2005 (Team
System/Professional/Express) Beta 2,
Visual SourceSafe 2005 Beta 2, and SQL
Server Express Edition (April CTP) 04/18/2005 07:12 AM
Visual Studio Team System expands significantly on Microsoft's demonstrated successes in delivering highly productive tools, offering businesses tightly integrated and extensible lifecycle tools to increase the predictability of their software development process.

SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition Server
Tools Beta 1 for use with IIS and SQL
Server 2005 Beta 2 (USA)

SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition Server
Tools Beta 1 for use with IIS and SQL
Server 2005 Beta 2 (USA) 07/27/2004 12:45 AM
SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition (SQL Mobile) is the compact database for rapidly developing applications in both native mode and the .NET Compact Framework that extend enterprise data management capabilities to devices. Companies and users of SQL Mobile that plan to synchronize to SQL Server 2000 or SQL Server 2005 Beta 2 databases will need to install this Server Tools release on their servers running Internet Information Services (IIS).
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DirecTV changes Smart Card Stance

DirecTV changes Smart Card Stance 06/15/2004 03:44 AM

DirecTV will no longer prosecute people who simply own smart card devices. This comes as major change after an significant number of people have had money extorted from them by DirecTV for simply owning Smart Card devices. They have not stated the exact criteria they will use to go after people pirating there service with the devices. [EFF]

India's No.1 Biz Card Reader which
creates Electonic Business Card Database
to be carried anywhere with
Laptop/Palmtop!

India's No.1 Biz Card Reader which
creates Electonic Business Card Database
to be carried anywhere with
Laptop/Palmtop! 06/01/2004 09:15 AM
Simply and efficiently scan and organize your business cards. [PRWEB May 30, 2004]

The Star Wars Trading Card Game's First
Banned Card

The Star Wars Trading Card Game's First
Banned Card 04/12/2004 03:39 PM
Perhaps it was just a matter of time... a Dark Side deck posted on Rebelbasers revealed the awesome power of, believe it or not, the "lowly" Ugnaught. When used in conjunction with a few other cards, it became quite easy for this deck (or variations thereof) to leave a Light Side player with nothing but their initial Setup to go up against a deck that could virtually replenish itself indefinitely. Click here for the official announcement from Wizards of the Coast.

Axalto Adds U.S.-based Smart Card
Microelectronics Module Production at
its Maryland Advanced Card Center

Axalto Adds U.S.-based Smart Card
Microelectronics Module Production at
its Maryland Advanced Card Center 04/01/2005 06:50 AM
ZDNet India Apr 1 2005 10:23AM GMT

The end of DIRECTV piracy?

The end of DIRECTV piracy? 04/15/2004 09:03 AM
The sky is falling! [some links require reg] The years of hacking DIRECTV's signal and pirating its program offerings seem to be coming to an end.

Feds OK DirecTV Takeover

Feds OK DirecTV Takeover 12/20/2003 08:42 AM
CBS News Dec 20 2003 7:22AM ET

DirecTV Helps TiVo

DirecTV Helps TiVo 12/11/2003 04:57 PM
DirecTV helps TiVo... but not TiVo users. While CNET reports that TiVo's partnership with DirecTV has driven subs up to the 1 million mark, my poor DirecTiVo satellite/DVR combo is orphaned sans the Home Media Option and any of the cool new software features (e.g. folders)--and, indeed, any software updates to speak of--appearing on the standalone Tivo boxes. The Web-based recording and ability to stream audio from my MP3 store to my hifi via TiVo were the very reasons I upgraded to a Series 2 TiVo. Sure is nice to see TiVo doing so well though; mind you, I do mean that--this particular beef is with DirecTV.

DirecTV Deletes TiVo

DirecTV Deletes TiVo 06/09/2004 10:58 AM
DirecTV sells its 4% stake in TiVo and resigns its board seat.

DirecTV can't sue for gear possession

DirecTV can't sue for gear possession 06/15/2004 09:09 PM
Appeals court affirms that suit defendants have to use--not just own--equipment for intercepting satellite TV.

DirecTV to ease use of DMCA hammer

DirecTV to ease use of DMCA hammer 06/15/2004 06:45 AM
DirecTV will no longer file lawsuits against people that simply purchased shamrt card wreaters and writers. It is unclear how this move will affect thousands who have already received letters that have threatened lawsuits.

EFF Gets DirecTV To Stop Extortion
Program

EFF Gets DirecTV To Stop Extortion
Program 06/15/2004 03:32 AM
It only took a few years of pressure, but DirecTV is backing down from their policy of extortion when it comes to anyone who has bought a smart card reader. The situation, in case you hadn't followed the case, was that DirecTV got access to the sales lists of some companies that sold smart card readers - which can be used to create cards for illegally accessing satellite TV. Of course, there are other, perfectly legitimate, reasons why someone might want a smartcard reader as well - but DirecTV didn't really care. Instead, they sent out threatening letters, demand ing $3,500 or filing a lawsuit, where you would need to prove your innocence, rather than have DirecTV show you had actually done something illegal. Last year, the EFF got involved in the case, and it appears they've convinced DirecTV to back off. They say they will "no longer sue or threaten to sue people merely for possessing smart card devices." They'll also make it easier for anyone they contact to prove their innocence prior to the case going to court. Of course, this doesn't solve the legal problems of many who have been hounded over the past few years by DirecTV.

DirecTV Extortion Program stopped by EFF

DirecTV Extortion Program stopped by EFF 06/15/2004 11:32 AM

EFF and Stanford Law School to the
rescue against DirecTV

EFF and Stanford Law School to the
rescue against DirecTV 06/15/2004 03:05 PM

Dan Gillmor

DirecTV Reins in the Legal Attack Dogs

In one of the uglier "intellectual property" abuses, DirecTV has been suing people for possession of tools it claims can be used to get TV shows without paying for them. The Electronic Frontier Foundation and Stanford Law School's Center for Internet and Society have challenged the satellite TV company on this conduct, and on Monday DirecTV agreed to modify its approach, according to this press release, which says in part:

The company will no longer pursue people solely for purchasing smart card readers, writers, general-purpose programmers, and general-purpose emulators. It will maintain this policy into the forseeable future and file lawsuits only against people it suspects of actually pirating its satellite signal. DirecTV will, however, continue to investigate purchasers of devices that are often primarily designed for satellite signal interception, nicknamed “bootloaders” and “unloopers.”

DirecTV also agreed to change its pre-lawsuit demand letters to explain in detail how innocent recipients can get DirecTV to drop their cases. The company also promised that it will investigate every substantive claim of innocence it receives. If purchasers provide sufficient evidence demonstrating that they did not use their devices for signal theft, DirecTV will dismiss their cases. EFF and CIS will monitor reports of this process to confirm that innocent device purchasers are having their cases dismissed.

Perhaps DirecTV saw some writing on the wall. On Tuesday, a federal appeals court has ruled that the company can't sue solely because someone possesses such equipment.

These are the kinds of stories that make me sometimes wish I lived in America. Good job EFF and Stanford Law School.

BellSouth debuts DirecTV service

BellSouth debuts DirecTV service 08/03/2004 09:28 PM
The local phone giant starts selling access to the satellite TV network in a bundle with phone and broadband services.

A failed DirecTV acquisition of TiVo?

A failed DirecTV acquisition of TiVo? 04/05/2005 05:42 PM
Blog: DirecTV at one time discussed acquiring TiVo, but TiVo turned DirecTV down, according to a Monday column by Phillip Swann in TVpredictions.com....

The Rocky TiVo-DirecTV Relationship

The Rocky TiVo-DirecTV Relationship 04/04/2005 04:17 PM

DIRECTV and DIRECWAY Satellite Systems

DIRECTV and DIRECWAY Satellite Systems 04/05/2005 04:08 AM
directway .. DirecTV

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RIAA and DirecTV file more suits

RIAA and DirecTV file more suits 11/04/2003 07:33 AM
Drag thousands to court

DirecTV to buy Pegasus Satellite for
$875 million

DirecTV to buy Pegasus Satellite for
$875 million 08/02/2004 02:00 PM
SiliconValley.com Aug 2 2004 6:00PM GMT

TiVo, DirecTV extend ad pact

TiVo, DirecTV extend ad pact 04/05/2005 02:02 PM
CNN Money Apr 5 2005 5:22PM GMT

DirecTV to sell set-top box unit to
Thomson

DirecTV to sell set-top box unit to
Thomson 05/12/2004 05:26 PM
SiliconValley.com May 12 2004 9:26PM GMT

DirecTV Says Sold Stake in TiVo

DirecTV Says Sold Stake in TiVo 06/09/2004 04:12 AM
Boston Globe Jun 9 2004 8:34AM GMT

Former DirecTV Bag Man Discusses
Extortion Campaign

Former DirecTV Bag Man Discusses
Extortion Campaign 04/16/2004 08:58 PM
As DirecTV continues their campaign to threate n anyone who bought a smart card reader, even if they did so for completely legitimate reasons, it looks like some more evidence is coming out against them. A former employee working in their anti-piracy division is now suing the company suggesting they forced him to do illegal and unethical things in forcing innocent people to pay up. He says he felt like "a bag man for the mob" and talks about how the anti-piracy operation "was an elaborate extortion racket," that rewarded employees based on how much settlement revenue they brought in. He points out that this encouraged them to work as hard as possible to make everyone pay up, whether or not they had done anything illegal.

CEO Interview: How DirecTV Plans to Grow

CEO Interview: How DirecTV Plans to Grow 04/26/2004 10:24 AM
Fortune Apr 26 2004 2:02PM GMT

DirecTV Again Clips Pegasus' Wings

DirecTV Again Clips Pegasus' Wings 06/02/2004 01:42 PM
TheStreet.com Jun 2 2004 5:09PM GMT

Ex-investigator's suit against DirecTV
dismissed

Ex-investigator's suit against DirecTV
dismissed 06/04/2004 05:57 AM

KVH boosted by car antenna deal with
DirecTV

KVH boosted by car antenna deal with
DirecTV 01/06/2005 07:32 PM
SiliconValley.com Jan 6 2005 10:34PM GMT

DirecTV Machine Will Compete With TiVo

DirecTV Machine Will Compete With TiVo 01/07/2005 12:15 AM
New York Times Jan 7 2005 4:12AM GMT

DirecTV sells its TiVo stake

DirecTV sells its TiVo stake 06/08/2004 06:27 PM

DirecTV Adds Users but Posts Loss

DirecTV Adds Users but Posts Loss 05/04/2004 01:38 PM
TheStreet.com May 4 2004 5:03PM GMT

ASTRA32 v0.94 Beta

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